Having trouble removing the bearing body from the hub with my 12 ton harbor freight special.
Soaked it, torched it with an acetyline/oxygen torch. Won't budge.
The work plate on my press is becoming U shaped.
Any suggestions?
Also, what do you guys use as a sleeve for pressing out the body?
Rear Bearing R&R
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Muda
, 02-07-2011 04:50 PM
#1
Posted 02-07-2011 04:50 PM
#2
Posted 02-07-2011 05:55 PM
I was able to pound mine out with a BFH. That is the only thing I could suggest. Sometimes a sharp blow vs. a gradual push can get things moving.
#3
Posted 02-07-2011 06:25 PM
Not being a smartass, did you remove the large snap ring?
Steven Holloway
Artist formerly known as Chief Whipping Boy for Lone Star Region
#4
Posted 02-07-2011 07:23 PM
Ours came out on an original '91 with 125K using the proverbial BFH and the appropriate socket size. No sweat. The press is required to push everything back in but a big whack with aforementioned BFH did the job easily.
#5
Posted 02-07-2011 08:14 PM
I'd be concerned that with all the pressure & heat you may have warped / oblonged the bore (seat) for the bearing... It happened to me - twice.
I would take some measurements before pressing in the new bearings.
I would take some measurements before pressing in the new bearings.
#6
Posted 02-07-2011 10:00 PM
BFH it is!
Yes, I pulled the snap ring.
What size socket did you find that had a 2 5/8 OD?
Yes, I pulled the snap ring.
What size socket did you find that had a 2 5/8 OD?
#7
Posted 02-08-2011 11:57 AM
Once again, I see said the blind man.
It's real easy when you figure out where to push from.
A 20 minute job if you do it right.
Good thing I'm doing two sets so I'll break even on the stuff I've destroyed.
It's real easy when you figure out where to push from.
A 20 minute job if you do it right.
Good thing I'm doing two sets so I'll break even on the stuff I've destroyed.
#8
Posted 02-10-2011 05:55 PM
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